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The final AJ of the year looks back at the past 12 months and forward to the year ahead. We review 2018’s key architectural events and trends and preview the stories set to dominate the new year. We also pick out the people to watch in 2019 and highlight eight key buildings set to complete. And to make sure you’ve been paying attention, there’s a Christmas quiz on the events that shook the architectural world in 2018 and a chance to play spot the building. PLUS a building study of Karakusevic ..

AJ seeks sustainability intern

The Architects’ Journal is looking for an architecture or journalism graduate with a passion for sustainability to start in mid-September. Responsibilities include posting on Footprint, attending and reporting on industry events, sourcing and reviewing books, researching images and helping compile material for the monthly Footprint section of the AJ magazine. Good writing skills and journalistic flair a must. Still photography and video skills desirable.

The position is unpaid, but travel expenses within zones 1 and 2 will be covered. We are looking for candidates who can commit to a minimum of eight weeks. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.

Please email your CV, a short (no more than 200 words) letter on why you are interested in the position and dates of availability to me, here.

What previous interns have to say:

‘When I began at the AJ as a sustainability intern, I could never have imagined the amount of varied and interesting experiences that were to come; opportunities to attend talks on a wide range of topics related to sustainable design, visit buildings, attend openings and launches, and even visit factories manufacturing Passivhaus windows in Austria.

This behind the scenes access to the world of sustainable architecture and journalismdeveloped my critical abilities; this is vital in sustainability because of the constant need to sift through greenwash and assess whether something really is as green as it claims. The experience also developed my understanding of the challenges facing sustainable building and how it relates to mainstream construction. This has added depth to my work in practice and helped clarify how I would like to develop my career.

The AJ’s friendly staff were supportive and encouraged me to push myself. The experience took me out of the comfort zone of the architectural office and challenged me to try something different. It was great to work with people so passionate about architecture and I learnt a lot from being surrounded by this enthusiasm. My time at the AJ was fantastic and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to be a part of the team.’

‘Life as the AJ’s sustainability intern was a fantastic learning experience and a great insight into the world of architectural journalism. Tasks were varied and rewarding - from visiting lectures, seminars and exhibitions, to browsing through sustainability books and understanding new renewable technologies - there was never a shortage of things to do!

It was a really enjoyable way to immerse myself in all things green. I felt at the ‘front line’ of all the latest sustainability news as it happened!’

Tierney Lovell, 6th year Architecture student, University of Edinburgh

‘My time working as sustainability intern at The AJ involved seeing, reporting and writing about how successfully or not sustainable issues are manifesting themselves in architecture. At times I felt positively optimistic about the future of the planet; the job is immersed in a world in which people try their hardest to raise sustainability to the top of the agenda. There are so many aspirations, but currently many obstructions and foils as well.

What more to ask for than being involved with all of this on a daily basis? I am grateful to have had such an interesting and thought-provoking opportunity.’

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